It was deemed advisable not to put in issue either the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, or the repeal of the fugitive slave law, and Seward's pronounced attitude on these questions, it was asserted, would involve them in the campaign regardless of the silence of the platform.
Alexander discusses the political strategy of avoiding contentious issues during the campaign, particularly regarding slavery.
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